Supporting Regional Stability and Security: Australia and Vietnam Strengthen Military Cooperation

As Beijing continues to expand its influence in the Pacific and South China Sea, Australia and Vietnam stated on the 11th that the two countries' defense forces will embark on closer cooperation in maritime security and joint training to strengthen regional stability and security.

According to AFP, Australian Prime Minister Albanese and Vietnam’s top leader To Lam held talks in Canberra that day.

After the meeting, Albanese told reporters: "Our defense industry and defense forces are conducting more and more cooperation... The world today is full of uncertainty, which means that friends need to communicate with each other on economic, social, environmental and other levels more than ever to respond to challenges."

Australian Defense Minister Marles said that deepening cooperation with Vietnam would "directly contribute to our regional stability and security."

In addition to strengthening military cooperation, Australia and Vietnam also pledged to deepen "economic resilience" and reopen the Vietnamese market to kangaroo meat and other Australian game meats.